#SafeSchoolsChat Archive
#SafeSchoolsChat is a weekly chat moderated by @teresagross625 and @daviswelcome to increase safety awareness in schools. Every Sunday at 3:00 PM Eastern.
Sunday February 7, 2016
3:00 PM EST
cvarsalona
Feb 7 @ 3:00 PM EST
@DavisWelcome
Mental Health - a very important topic.
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#SafeSchoolsChat
.
@teresagross625
and I are so happy to have you join us today!
https://t.co/xa0RLup0XI
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:01 PM EST
Thank you for joining us!
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@DavisWelcome
https://t.co/OusBWJ9dFG
CardwellTeachMe
Feb 7 @ 3:02 PM EST
Good to see you!
@DavisWelcome
and
@teresagross625
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:03 PM EST
@CardwellTeachMe
@teresagross625
Welcome, my friend! Glad to have you with us!
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FoleyKev
Feb 7 @ 3:03 PM EST
Kevin a Teaching Principal in a small rural Irish Primary school
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:03 PM EST
@CardwellTeachMe
@DavisWelcome
Welcome Michala!
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Great to see you too!
JKatzaman
Feb 7 @ 3:03 PM EST
Coming from the shadows of one of the largest school complexes in Maryland.
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:03 PM EST
@FoleyKev
Welcome, Kevin!
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Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:04 PM EST
Hello to everyone!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:04 PM EST
@FoleyKev
Welcome Kevin! Thanks for joining us!
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RunnerGirl13_1
Feb 7 @ 3:04 PM EST
Hello! Marilyn, 6th grade T from southern CA.
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:04 PM EST
@JKatzaman
Hey there, Jim! Welcome!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:04 PM EST
@JKatzaman
Welcome Jim! Happy to have you here!
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CardwellTeachMe
Feb 7 @ 3:04 PM EST
I'm an elementary literacy coach in the best school district in Virginia!
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JeremyDBond
Feb 7 @ 3:05 PM EST
Jeremy, parent, etc., Connecticut.
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:05 PM EST
@Teach4life96
Hey there, Dannie! Glad you could join us today!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:05 PM EST
@RunnerGirl13_1
Hi Marilyn! So happy you can join us!
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Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:05 PM EST
I've been working on a SEL rubric. I hope this will feed into my thinking.
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:05 PM EST
@Teach4life96
Welcome Dannie! Thanks for joining us!
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JeremyDBond
Feb 7 @ 3:05 PM EST
@JKatzaman
where is that?
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:05 PM EST
@RunnerGirl13_1
Hey there, my friend! Glad to see you!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:06 PM EST
@CardwellTeachMe
Love your positive energy!
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sdgalich
Feb 7 @ 3:06 PM EST
Hello! Scott, Educator from North Carolina
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:06 PM EST
@JeremyDBond
Welcome Jeremy! Happy to have you with us!
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:06 PM EST
@JeremyDBond
Hey there, Jeremy! Hope all is well, my friend!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:07 PM EST
@sdgalich
Welcome Scott! So glad you can join us!
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:07 PM EST
@sdgalich
Hey there, Scott! So glad to see you, my friend!
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JKatzaman
Feb 7 @ 3:08 PM EST
@JeremyDBond
Glen Burnie, next to Old Mill High School and Middle School North and Middle School South -- all in one bldg.
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:08 PM EST
Question #1 coming up in a moment......
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@DavisWelcome
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:08 PM EST
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https://t.co/hTwFkTnqOo
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:08 PM EST
Question #1 coming up in a moment......
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@DavisWelcome
sdgalich
Feb 7 @ 3:08 PM EST
@teresagross625
Glad to be here, thank you
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JeremyDBond
Feb 7 @ 3:09 PM EST
@JKatzaman
wow.
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:09 PM EST
@MsGWraggs
@teresagross625
Welcome! Make sure you end your tweets with
#SafeSchoolsChat
sdgalich
Feb 7 @ 3:09 PM EST
@DavisWelcome
Thanks, Great to be with you too this afternoon
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:09 PM EST
QUESTION #1
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@DavisWelcome
https://t.co/SQYfUhKJlX
JKatzaman
Feb 7 @ 3:09 PM EST
@JeremyDBond
Old Mill High School graduates 600+ per class.
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:10 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/zIyNPnBWbq
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:09 PM EST
QUESTION #1
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@DavisWelcome
https://t.co/SQYfUhKJlX
JKatzaman
Feb 7 @ 3:11 PM EST
A1 Mental health is the state of your mental well-being.
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:12 PM EST
A1: feeling safe no matter where you are
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@DavisWelcome
DarlaEdwards13
Feb 7 @ 3:12 PM EST
Darla from VA checking in
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Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:12 PM EST
Mental health means the mind is in a healthy state.
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https://t.co/h8N8GV4hYq
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:10 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/zIyNPnBWbq
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:09 PM EST
QUESTION #1
#safeschoolschat
@DavisWelcome
https://t.co/SQYfUhKJlX
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:12 PM EST
@JKatzaman
Yes!
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BBDaneDell
Feb 7 @ 3:12 PM EST
How capable is someone of handling mentally stressful situations is a definition of mental health.
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:13 PM EST
@JKatzaman
Yes, regardless of where you are.
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RunnerGirl13_1
Feb 7 @ 3:13 PM EST
A1) Mental health in ed for me, is the social/emotional condition of a S. Could stem from home, school, digital life, etc.
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DarlaEdwards13
Feb 7 @ 3:13 PM EST
A1: It's your emotional, psychological, and mental wellness.
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:13 PM EST
@Teach4life96
Love this!
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FoleyKev
Feb 7 @ 3:13 PM EST
A1.MH for me means going to and from from work in a peacefull frame of mind.It does nt always happen.We all have bad days
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cvarsalona
Feb 7 @ 3:13 PM EST
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
A1
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Mental health is well-being. Without it learning becomes difficult.
JeremyDBond
Feb 7 @ 3:13 PM EST
A1) Sometimes it's the opposite of mental illness. It's also the spectrum of social-emotional self.
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https://t.co/spfXLxp8dL
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:09 PM EST
QUESTION #1
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@DavisWelcome
https://t.co/SQYfUhKJlX
sdgalich
Feb 7 @ 3:13 PM EST
A1: Mental health to me is being emotionally and mentally stable; being alert enough to keep my brain healthy and well
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:13 PM EST
@BBDaneDell
Welcome Dane! Glad to have you with us!
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:14 PM EST
@cvarsalona
@teresagross625
Great Point, Carol! And welcome, my friend!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:14 PM EST
@DarlaEdwards13
Welcome Darla! Glad you could join us!
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cvarsalona
Feb 7 @ 3:14 PM EST
Carol ELA Consultant from Long Island (where we got our 2nd storm in one week) here to chat for a short bit with
#SafeSchoolsChat
.
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:15 PM EST
@BBDaneDell
Nice, Dane! Welcome!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:15 PM EST
@RunnerGirl13_1
Absolutely. So many factors.
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cvarsalona
Feb 7 @ 3:15 PM EST
@DavisWelcome
@teresagross625
Do you dance beside moderate, Eric? I love watching Dancing with the Stars.
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:15 PM EST
@RunnerGirl13_1
So true!
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DarlaEdwards13
Feb 7 @ 3:15 PM EST
@JeremyDBond
Absolutely, Jeremy!
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FoleyKev
Feb 7 @ 3:15 PM EST
A1.As a leader MH is very important for me and my staff.We all need support at times in our lives.
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:15 PM EST
@DarlaEdwards13
Exactly!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:15 PM EST
@BBDaneDell
Yes, knowing our own strengths and areas of difficulties so important.
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:16 PM EST
@Teach4life96
Yes, regardless of where you are.
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:16 PM EST
@FoleyKev
Love it! Peaceful frame of mind!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:16 PM EST
@DarlaEdwards13
Absolutely.
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:17 PM EST
@cvarsalona
@teresagross625
Love dancing! : )
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:17 PM EST
@FoleyKev
Of course. Everyone has their ups and downs.
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:17 PM EST
@JeremyDBond
@teresagross625
Great thought, Jeremy!
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:18 PM EST
@sdgalich
You got it, Scott!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:18 PM EST
@FoleyKev
Yes, we need to know our strengths and areas of difficulty. What are our personal capabilities?
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ElevateEfficacy
Feb 7 @ 3:18 PM EST
Mental Health means vibrancy instead of energy being subsumed by mere survival.
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cvarsalona
Feb 7 @ 3:18 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
Short Commercial Break if I may: Save Dates
#NYEDChat
&
#ISTELitChat
#leadupchat
#satchat
#edchat
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:18 PM EST
@cvarsalona
Welcome Carol! So glad you can join us!
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:19 PM EST
@FoleyKev
It's critical.
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:19 PM EST
Question 2 coming up in a moment......
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@DavisWelcome
cvarsalona
Feb 7 @ 3:19 PM EST
@FoleyKev
That is so true Kevin. Without mental health there is an unbalance.
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A1
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:19 PM EST
@ElevateEfficacy
Nice, Janet! Welcome!
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Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:19 PM EST
Love this Janet!
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https://t.co/EACXVyEo09
ElevateEfficacy
Feb 7 @ 3:18 PM EST
Mental Health means vibrancy instead of energy being subsumed by mere survival.
#SafeSchoolsChat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:20 PM EST
@ElevateEfficacy
Welcome Janet! So glad you could join us!
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CardwellTeachMe
Feb 7 @ 3:20 PM EST
Mental health plays a critical role in overall well-being.
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cvarsalona
Feb 7 @ 3:20 PM EST
@DavisWelcome
@teresagross625
I do too but I have not taken any ballroom dancing lessons. What dance do you like?
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:20 PM EST
QUESTION #2
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@DavisWelcome
https://t.co/Iil4taywwy
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:21 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/F03XuFdOtN
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:20 PM EST
QUESTION #2
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@DavisWelcome
https://t.co/Iil4taywwy
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:21 PM EST
@cvarsalona
@FoleyKev
Balance is key!
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Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:21 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
As a bldg admin, this is my morning priority to notice signs of students and staff MH.
ElevateEfficacy
Feb 7 @ 3:21 PM EST
Thanks for the welcome. Stumbled across your chat in my feed. MH in schools is a passion 4 me.
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:21 PM EST
@CardwellTeachMe
Absolutely. Especially in times of crisis and emergency.
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FoleyKev
Feb 7 @ 3:21 PM EST
People assumePrincipals like myself are immune to stress and pressure.We are people like you all.We need help at times too
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:22 PM EST
@Teach4life96
Huge responsibility!
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:22 PM EST
@Teach4life96
So important, Dannie!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:22 PM EST
A2: In NYS BOCES has many services for staff members
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sdgalich
Feb 7 @ 3:22 PM EST
A2: Human Resources, School Psychologists and counselors,
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cvarsalona
Feb 7 @ 3:22 PM EST
@teresagross625
@FoleyKev
Post on
#Balance
https://t.co/cWwZelV3X5
#safeschoolschat
https://t.co/WTMFG7xwLV
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:23 PM EST
@ElevateEfficacy
Glad you could make it!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:23 PM EST
@FoleyKev
Absolutely. Admin often have to put on a brave front and keep emotions in check until a later time.
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:23 PM EST
@ElevateEfficacy
Wonderful that you found us!
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ElevateEfficacy
Feb 7 @ 3:23 PM EST
A2 I live by Nonviolent Crisis Prevention CPI and Nonviolent Communication NVC
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CardwellTeachMe
Feb 7 @ 3:24 PM EST
We need to be aware and sensitive to student, teacher, parent, admin, and staff mental health. We all can get overwhelmed.
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DarlaEdwards13
Feb 7 @ 3:24 PM EST
A2: School and community partnerships with mental health organizations are a powerful resource.
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:24 PM EST
Admin have to be kind to themselves and let themselves feel emotions as well.
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:24 PM EST
@ElevateEfficacy
So important!
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JKatzaman
Feb 7 @ 3:25 PM EST
A2 Only communication I see is newsletters & notes home after incidents. School seems to put onus on parents to be active.
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:25 PM EST
A2: some districts offer free in-house services to families
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:25 PM EST
@CardwellTeachMe
Absolutely!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:25 PM EST
@DarlaEdwards13
Absolutely.
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cvarsalona
Feb 7 @ 3:25 PM EST
@FoleyKev
Absolutely, administrators take the brunt of the stress for the building/district.
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:25 PM EST
@DarlaEdwards13
Absolutely!
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DarlaEdwards13
Feb 7 @ 3:26 PM EST
A2: This website offers valuable resources for MH for educators and parents:
https://t.co/BC7KrIiThw
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:26 PM EST
@CardwellTeachMe
Yes, each situation will effect people in different ways. Be kind to each other, no judgement.
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Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:26 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
Kevin, my Pp and I look out for each other's MH, but hazard of job is watching others and not self.
https://t.co/2zh7Lq8psl
FoleyKev
Feb 7 @ 3:21 PM EST
People assumePrincipals like myself are immune to stress and pressure.We are people like you all.We need help at times too
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cvarsalona
Feb 7 @ 3:26 PM EST
@sdgalich
On Long Island we have had parent programs on issues that affect mental health such as bullying and drugs.
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A2
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:26 PM EST
@MsGWraggs
@teresagross625
Awesome, Georgetta! So glad you could join us today!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:26 PM EST
@cvarsalona
@FoleyKev
It's so important for them to have skills and strategies as well.
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:27 PM EST
Q3 coming up in a moment......
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@DavisWelcome
ElevateEfficacy
Feb 7 @ 3:27 PM EST
A2 Ross Greene's work n Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (Collaborative Problem Solving) is paradigm shifting for many T
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RunnerGirl13_1
Feb 7 @ 3:27 PM EST
A2) We have a FACT Center that provides MH services and parenting resources, as well as hot line from insurance provider.
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:28 PM EST
Thank you!
#safeschoolschat
https://t.co/7RR6iVzqtn
DarlaEdwards13
Feb 7 @ 3:26 PM EST
A2: This website offers valuable resources for MH for educators and parents:
https://t.co/BC7KrIiThw
#SafeSchoolsChat
FoleyKev
Feb 7 @ 3:28 PM EST
Sometimes I am so concerned for staff wellbeing I forget my own
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RaunaFox
Feb 7 @ 3:28 PM EST
@FoleyKev
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Principals carry everyone else's stress and usually just deal with there's. It's not always healthy.
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:28 PM EST
@RunnerGirl13_1
This is excellent!
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JeremyDBond
Feb 7 @ 3:29 PM EST
@JKatzaman
hm, are we supposed to be doing something? You just mean meet our own kids' needs?
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:29 PM EST
@Teach4life96
As admin you need to prioritize your mental well-being as well. As difficult as it might be.
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:29 PM EST
@FoleyKev
You are just as important as your staff.
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:29 PM EST
@RaunaFox
@FoleyKev
So true!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:29 PM EST
@RunnerGirl13_1
What does FACT stand for?
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Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:30 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
We must look at prevention resources also. Too many children have MH concerns.
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:30 PM EST
@RaunaFox
@FoleyKev
#SafeSchoolsChat
Tremendous pressure on principals. More now than ever from every imaginable source and direction.
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:30 PM EST
@RaunaFox
Welcome! So glad you could join us!
#safeschoolschat
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:31 PM EST
@GearheartRex
@RaunaFox
@FoleyKev
Absolutely!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:31 PM EST
QUESTION #3
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@DavisWelcome
https://t.co/Oj2BVV1XQ6
JKatzaman
Feb 7 @ 3:31 PM EST
@JeremyDBond
It seems there ought to be more active school outreach than passive written updates.
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:31 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/gnmfyQdPCx
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:31 PM EST
QUESTION #3
#safeschoolschat
@DavisWelcome
https://t.co/Oj2BVV1XQ6
nuriozturk_
Feb 7 @ 3:31 PM EST
Teachers may be carrying guns, US school signs warn.
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/N7YrsMcS8d
MathFlashcards
Feb 7 @ 3:32 PM EST
Kevin Foley on Twitter
https://t.co/Wjfsu2iiDG
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/hMWnOagnuJ
ElevateEfficacy
Feb 7 @ 3:32 PM EST
Principals are often safe sounding boards for people not yet ready to seek Pro help with their issues...heavy burden.
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Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:32 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
Rex, I try to be very conscious of how this filters to others. It's easy to pass on.
https://t.co/WkJRFSKLOF
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:30 PM EST
@RaunaFox
@FoleyKev
#SafeSchoolsChat
Tremendous pressure on principals. More now than ever from every imaginable source and direction.
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:33 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
A3: Facebook, Twitter, school & district web sites, call-outs, news letters, app alerts, etc.
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:33 PM EST
@ElevateEfficacy
TRUTH!!!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:33 PM EST
@ElevateEfficacy
That is a good point.
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:34 PM EST
A3: district website, newsletters, staff memos
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RaunaFox
Feb 7 @ 3:34 PM EST
@GearheartRex
@FoleyKev
#SafeSchoolsChat
Being in admin at any level is increasingly stressful. We have free mental health support.
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:34 PM EST
@GearheartRex
You got it, Rex!
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teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:34 PM EST
#safeschoolschat
https://t.co/EBjDmok7hi
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:33 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
A3: Facebook, Twitter, school & district web sites, call-outs, news letters, app alerts, etc.
JKatzaman
Feb 7 @ 3:34 PM EST
A3 Information from school is more like notes to parents stating, "We're here for you." Strikes me like an Allstate ad.
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Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:34 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
Nuri this is vry scary. It puts us in a ttly different state of mind and 1 incident will be tragic.
https://t.co/0nIQLadTFa
nuriozturk_
Feb 7 @ 3:31 PM EST
Teachers may be carrying guns, US school signs warn.
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/N7YrsMcS8d
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:34 PM EST
@GearheartRex
Welcome Rex! So glad you could join us!
#safeschoolschat
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:34 PM EST
@Teach4life96
@RaunaFox
@FoleyKev
#SafeSchoolsChat
Sure can, and T's, S's & P's look to leaders for reassurance of every description.
itsmeSpiri
Feb 7 @ 3:35 PM EST
Hi
#safeschoolschat
Spiri from PA, just checking in from sidelines, getting things ready for big game tonight, great topic!
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:35 PM EST
Nice!
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/WWkvzdk4EX
JKatzaman
Feb 7 @ 3:34 PM EST
A3 Information from school is more like notes to parents stating, "We're here for you." Strikes me like an Allstate ad.
#safeschoolschat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:35 PM EST
@RaunaFox
@GearheartRex
@FoleyKev
That's wonderful! May I ask what is available?
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DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:36 PM EST
@itsmeSpiri
Hey there, my friend!
#SafeSchoolsChat
Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:36 PM EST
Our staff and students are informed through the school social worker and guidance counselor.
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/gii4BszgLz
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:31 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/gnmfyQdPCx
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:31 PM EST
QUESTION #3
#safeschoolschat
@DavisWelcome
https://t.co/Oj2BVV1XQ6
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:36 PM EST
@Teach4life96
We are definitely living in different times.
#safeschoolschat
MathFlashcards
Feb 7 @ 3:36 PM EST
Teresa Gross on Twitter
https://t.co/00HE4v1qPi
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/7j7eNG8onx
cvarsalona
Feb 7 @ 3:36 PM EST
Before I retired as a districtwide adm in public ed, we informed Ps of resources through newsletters, website, calls.
#SafeSchoolsChat
A3
MathFlashcards
Feb 7 @ 3:36 PM EST
Kevin Foley on Twitter
https://t.co/Wjfsu2iiDG
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/xCKLsfiBej
ElevateEfficacy
Feb 7 @ 3:36 PM EST
Have to duck out already. Good to know
#SafeSchoolsChat
exists. Catch you next Sun.
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:36 PM EST
@JKatzaman
#SafeSchoolsChat
What are the best venues for disseminating information? What works best for families?
RaunaFox
Feb 7 @ 3:36 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
. Too often parents are informed only after something has occurred.
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:36 PM EST
@itsmeSpiri
Welcome Spiri! So glad you could join us!
#safeschoolschat
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:36 PM EST
@Teach4life96
Great process!!
#SafeSchoolsChat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:37 PM EST
#safeschoolschat
https://t.co/TBNYNWzCmx
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:36 PM EST
@JKatzaman
#SafeSchoolsChat
What are the best venues for disseminating information? What works best for families?
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:37 PM EST
@ElevateEfficacy
Have a wonderful afternoon!
#safeschoolschat
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:37 PM EST
@ElevateEfficacy
Thanks for joining us, Janet!
#SafeSchoolsChat
DarlaEdwards13
Feb 7 @ 3:38 PM EST
A3: Schools can partner with faith-based organizations, businesses, and PSA's through media outlets to inform parents
#SafeSchoolsChat
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:38 PM EST
@RaunaFox
So true!
#SafeSchoolsChat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:38 PM EST
@RaunaFox
Reactive vs. proactive?
#safeschoolschat
JKatzaman
Feb 7 @ 3:38 PM EST
A3 In context: I'm only a few miles from where a 13-yr-old girl was lured out, killed allegedly by VATech kid off his meds.
#safeschoolschat
BBDaneDell
Feb 7 @ 3:38 PM EST
Information needs to find parents where they are. Thus needs to be as many places as schools can be that parents are.
#safeschoolschat
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:38 PM EST
Great ideas!
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/43p5QMk8kY
DarlaEdwards13
Feb 7 @ 3:38 PM EST
A3: Schools can partner with faith-based organizations, businesses, and PSA's through media outlets to inform parents
#SafeSchoolsChat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:39 PM EST
Q4 coming up in a moment.....
#safeschoolschat
@DavisWelcome
Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:39 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
Our SST meets regularly to discuss support needed for students and families. Refers to Child Family Support Team (CST).
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:39 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
Our folks seem to like our Facebook page. We use app alerts for everything from weather updates to lockdown notices.
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:39 PM EST
#safeschoolschat
https://t.co/xwOGBnTOL4
DarlaEdwards13
Feb 7 @ 3:38 PM EST
A3: Schools can partner with faith-based organizations, businesses, and PSA's through media outlets to inform parents
#SafeSchoolsChat
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:39 PM EST
@JKatzaman
So sad!
#SafeSchoolsChat
JeremyDBond
Feb 7 @ 3:39 PM EST
@GearheartRex
@JKatzaman
they could sponsor social media outreach like this chat.
#SafeSchoolsChat
MathFlashcards
Feb 7 @ 3:40 PM EST
Jim Katzaman on Twitter
https://t.co/gHnW8I46lF
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/DNjA5QB3wl
MathFlashcards
Feb 7 @ 3:40 PM EST
Teresa Gross on Twitter
https://t.co/00HE4v1qPi
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/gAHNmIVuOz
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:40 PM EST
@BBDaneDell
Differentiated outreach!
#SafeSchoolsChat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:40 PM EST
Wonderful!
#safeschoolschat
https://t.co/9q5Fj1JY6M
Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:39 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
Our SST meets regularly to discuss support needed for students and families. Refers to Child Family Support Team (CST).
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:40 PM EST
@JKatzaman
#SafeSchoolsChat
Just talked to my daughters about that today. Terrible tragedy close to my hometown too.
JKatzaman
Feb 7 @ 3:40 PM EST
@GearheartRex
In a huge school district I know it's tough for individual contact, which is drawback of huge schools.
#safeschoolschat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:40 PM EST
@GearheartRex
That's wonderful you found a tool that works!
#safeschoolschat
RaunaFox
Feb 7 @ 3:41 PM EST
@RunnerGirl13_1
#SafeSchoolsChat
. No, but that's an excellent idea.
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:41 PM EST
QUESTION #4
#safeschoolschat
@DavisWelcome
https://t.co/EbIMNETspc
nuriozturk_
Feb 7 @ 3:41 PM EST
@Teach4life96
schools should be place of love and compassion. But safety is also very important.
#SafeSchoolsChat
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:41 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/QOtEpSvkUE
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:41 PM EST
QUESTION #4
#safeschoolschat
@DavisWelcome
https://t.co/EbIMNETspc
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:42 PM EST
@JeremyDBond
@JKatzaman
#SafeSchoolsChat
I saw
@PCPS_Teach
offering PD for Twitter use among faculty & staff. Good idea!
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:43 PM EST
A4: school counselors & psychologists
#safeschoolschat
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:43 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
We partner w/ MH agencies for day treatment counseling. This is very effective, but may be more reactive in some cases.
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:43 PM EST
A4: group counseling, individual counseling, outside agencies
#safeschoolschat
JimSarto
Feb 7 @ 3:44 PM EST
#safeschoolschat
A4: This should be infused throughout the curriculum
Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:44 PM EST
A4) education through school nurse and SW. Health curriculum in Middle School.
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/GSb8jUaq0a
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:41 PM EST
QUESTION #4
#safeschoolschat
@DavisWelcome
https://t.co/EbIMNETspc
sdgalich
Feb 7 @ 3:44 PM EST
A4: again, school counselors, crisis prevention programs, police, bullying prevention programs, teachers
#SafeSchoolsChat
alexstubenbort
Feb 7 @ 3:45 PM EST
A4:schools should have connections w local mental health counsellors who r on call in event of crisis. GCs can't do it all.
#safeschoolschat
JeremyDBond
Feb 7 @ 3:45 PM EST
@GearheartRex
@JKatzaman
@PCPS_Teach
cool. And might as well invite families too.
#SafeSchoolsChat
JKatzaman
Feb 7 @ 3:45 PM EST
A4 I can't speak to details today (my kids graduated). Prior messages were if you feel bad, see a counselor.
#safeschoolschat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:45 PM EST
@Teach4life96
Secondary health classes are good resource.
#safeschoolschat
Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:46 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
There is talk of MH being more active within the school system. It is sad, but very needed it seems
https://t.co/Dvu92w8U2I
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:43 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
We partner w/ MH agencies for day treatment counseling. This is very effective, but may be more reactive in some cases.
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:46 PM EST
@JimSarto
Yes, when we think about teaching the "whole" child, not just academics.
#safeschoolschat
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:46 PM EST
@JimSarto
Very nice!
#SafeSchoolsChat
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:46 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
Provided mandatory internet safety training
@BVPSVms
prior distribution of student lap tops.
CardwellTeachMe
Feb 7 @ 3:46 PM EST
A4: Raising awareness among stakeholders and providing easy access to support resources.
#SafeSchoolsChat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:47 PM EST
@Teach4life96
Yes, being more proactive to teach Ss necessary skills and strategies.
#safeschoolschat
alexstubenbort
Feb 7 @ 3:47 PM EST
A4:Teachers should receive PD on emotional intelligence, motivational interviewing, and conflict resolution.
#safeschoolschat
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:47 PM EST
@GearheartRex
@BVPSVms
Very nice!
#SafeSchoolsChat
JeremyDBond
Feb 7 @ 3:47 PM EST
I have to sign off, but clearly I don't know the answers to a lot of these, and parents should know. Let's keep talking!
#SafeSchoolsChat
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:47 PM EST
@CardwellTeachMe
Absolutely!
#SafeSchoolsChat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:48 PM EST
Participants, you are amazing today! Wonderful insights and conversations!
#safeschoolschat
@DavisWelcome
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:48 PM EST
@Teach4life96
#SafeSchoolsChat
We have multiple MH counsellors in every school. Provide individual treatment for some S's & families.
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:48 PM EST
@alexstubenbort
Very nice!
#SafeSchoolsChat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:48 PM EST
@CardwellTeachMe
Awareness piece is huge.
#safeschoolschat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:48 PM EST
@JeremyDBond
Thank you as always for your participation! Have a wonderful afternoon!
#safeschoolschat
CardwellTeachMe
Feb 7 @ 3:48 PM EST
Our district just rolled out an Internet safety & digital citizenship program.Need to teach Ss & Ps how to navigate safely.
#safeschoolschat
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:49 PM EST
@JeremyDBond
Take care, my friend!
#SafeSchoolsChat
cvarsalona
Feb 7 @ 3:49 PM EST
Thank you
@DavisWelcome
&
@teresagross625
for bringing
#SafeSchoolsChat
to Twitter today. I have to say good by. Have fun>
#SuperBowlSunday
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:49 PM EST
@alexstubenbort
#SafeSchoolsChat
Hoping to address these w/ PLC on
@EricJensenBrain
books. Entire admin team & school board will begin soon
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:50 PM EST
@CardwellTeachMe
Love this! Digital citizenship!
#SafeSchoolsChat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:50 PM EST
@CardwellTeachMe
Completely different world we are living in today.
#safeschoolschat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:50 PM EST
Q5 coming up in a moment.......
#safeschoolschat
@DavisWelcome
Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:50 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
This is indeed causing many teens to be in an unhealthy state of mind.
https://t.co/fxK0pvbp3p
CardwellTeachMe
Feb 7 @ 3:48 PM EST
Our district just rolled out an Internet safety & digital citizenship program.Need to teach Ss & Ps how to navigate safely.
#safeschoolschat
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:50 PM EST
@cvarsalona
@teresagross625
Thanks for joining us!
#SafeSchoolsChat
FoleyKev
Feb 7 @ 3:50 PM EST
A4.We have daily assembly Students are told to talk to teachers if they feel unhappy.Talking is the key to freedom
#SafeSchoolsChat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:50 PM EST
@cvarsalona
@DavisWelcome
Thanks for coming! Have a wonderful afternoon!
#safeschoolschat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:51 PM EST
@Teach4life96
Different kind of education to provide.
#safeschoolschat
alexstubenbort
Feb 7 @ 3:51 PM EST
Ts can't view these skills as separate from curriculum. They are prerequisites of curriculum
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/xZVBjIpC47
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:49 PM EST
@alexstubenbort
#SafeSchoolsChat
Hoping to address these w/ PLC on
@EricJensenBrain
books. Entire admin team & school board will begin soon
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:51 PM EST
@FoleyKev
Great process!
#SafeSchoolsChat
MathFlashcards
Feb 7 @ 3:52 PM EST
Darla Edwards on Twitter
https://t.co/M5ZaBDLVih
#safeschoolschat
https://t.co/H5E5YPwspU
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:52 PM EST
@FoleyKev
Ts have to listen and validate Ss feelings no matter what they are upset about!
#safeschoolschat
Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:52 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
Sad to say, but the busier teachers get, the less attention we pay to the signs and less talk time
https://t.co/klUHgddRvj
FoleyKev
Feb 7 @ 3:50 PM EST
A4.We have daily assembly Students are told to talk to teachers if they feel unhappy.Talking is the key to freedom
#SafeSchoolsChat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:52 PM EST
QUESTION #5
#safeschoolschat
@DavisWelcome
https://t.co/DNFDs8VYMY
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:53 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/LlCiTg2kfc
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:52 PM EST
QUESTION #5
#safeschoolschat
@DavisWelcome
https://t.co/DNFDs8VYMY
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:54 PM EST
@Teach4life96
Very unfortunate.
#safeschoolschat
Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:54 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
SC,SW,Nurse,Admin, system of leaving messages if not accessible.
https://t.co/obcEBjAQp0
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:52 PM EST
QUESTION #5
#safeschoolschat
@DavisWelcome
https://t.co/DNFDs8VYMY
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:54 PM EST
A5: sometimes outside agencies provide presenters who will come in and speak with Ss, can be very powerful
#safeschoolschat
sdgalich
Feb 7 @ 3:55 PM EST
A5: Teachers as mentors, counseling groups, administrators
#SafeSchoolsChat
JKatzaman
Feb 7 @ 3:55 PM EST
A5 Students are informed of resources. The question is what stigma is attached to those who seek help?
#safeschoolschat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:55 PM EST
A5: staff who have gone through similar experiences can be a great connection for Ss
#safeschoolschat
RunnerGirl13_1
Feb 7 @ 3:56 PM EST
Thanks for hosting and reminding us to keep our schools safe for students.
#safeschoolschat
https://t.co/U0ZHlx5Doi
MathFlashcards
Feb 7 @ 3:56 PM EST
Michala Cardwell on Twitter
https://t.co/OIEVxfkrkb
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/HtqlboVwWR
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:56 PM EST
A5: specific small group counseling sessions that bring Ss together w/ similar needs
#safeschoolschat
Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:56 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
Teresa, we just have to be intentional n mindful n not be controlled by our professional pressures.
https://t.co/PxAz0BUJvC
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:54 PM EST
@Teach4life96
Very unfortunate.
#safeschoolschat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:57 PM EST
@JKatzaman
They need to feel safe in seeking the help they need. How to provide that safety?
#safeschoolschat
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:57 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
School counsellors (Happy Appreciation Week!), private MH counselors (partners), school SW, principals. Truly need more!
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:57 PM EST
@Teach4life96
I always make time for conversation w/ my Ss. Esp during lunch, after school, etc. So important.
#safeschoolschat
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:58 PM EST
@RunnerGirl13_1
Thanks for coming! :)
#safeschoolschat
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:58 PM EST
Thank you for your great participation today! Enjoy the Super Bowl and have a great week!
#safeschoolschat
https://t.co/0yFy5JKuxU
GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:58 PM EST
@teresagross625
#SafeSchoolsChat
I've invited outside agencies in to address specific issues such as dating violence and bullying.
JKatzaman
Feb 7 @ 3:58 PM EST
@teresagross625
That is the question. Privacy is a factor, but that's almost irrevelant in this day and age.
#safeschoolschat
Teach4life96
Feb 7 @ 3:59 PM EST
#SafeSchoolsChat
How do we overcome the thought that seeking help is for the weak?
https://t.co/MMquAPsjOX
teresagross625
Feb 7 @ 3:57 PM EST
@JKatzaman
They need to feel safe in seeking the help they need. How to provide that safety?
#safeschoolschat
DarlaEdwards13
Feb 7 @ 3:59 PM EST
Excellent chat today!!
#SafeSchoolsChat
CardwellTeachMe
Feb 7 @ 3:59 PM EST
Thank you for the chat!
#safeschoolschat
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
DavisWelcome
Feb 7 @ 3:59 PM EST
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GearheartRex
Feb 7 @ 3:59 PM EST
@JKatzaman
#SafeSchoolsChat
My guess is that none of us are nearly comfortable enough asking for help on such matters.